Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Digestive Health Specialists, P.A.; King (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k profit sharing

Company paid life insurance

Long term disability

CME reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Digestive Health Specialists, P.A. in Winston-Salem, NC, is recruiting a full-time Endoscopy Nurse (LPN) to join the King office team. The RN will work with physicians and anesthesia staff to determine patient needs, document nursing actions, and ensure a safe care environment. Travel to various locations is required; must have NC Driver's license and proof of auto insurance. No weekends, nights, or on-call responsibilities are expected.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Endoscopy experience or medical-surgical nursing background preferred.
• Ability to read and write English at high school level; communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician and anesthesia staff during endoscopy procedures.
• Provide patient care, document care, and evaluate nursing actions.
• Maintain safe environment of care and accurate patient records.
• Coordinate travel to multiple locations as needed; ensure transportation.

Skills

BLS certification

Endoscopy experience

Strong communication

Education

Current North Carolina Nurse License

Compact State License acceptable in NC

Job description

Digestive Health Specialists, P.A., a leading gastroenterology group based in Winston Salem, is currently recruiting for a full-time LPN to join our King office team. We are a well-established and growing practice; founded originally in 1979 and have grown to serve our patients now in 5 locations. Patients choose our practice for our experienced providers and staff who provide friendly, compassionate, high-quality and affordable care.Comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k profit sharing plan, company paid life insurance and long term disability, CME reimbursement, PTO and paid holidays. No weekends, nights or call.Job Description Summary:The Endoscopy Nurse works collaboratively with the physician and the anesthesia health care providers to determine patient needs during endoscopic procedures. The Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for patient care, documents and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing actions and ensures a safe environment of care.The Nurse will :Facilitate quality patient care and assist professional and/or nursing staff in performing Endoscopy procedures when needed.Work to increase the department’s ability to effectively maintain the daily schedule along with safe and appropriate patient services.Must possess appropriate personality characteristics to serve patients and families in a positive, professional, helpful manner.This position requires the ability and means to travel to various locations including, but not limited to other sites. Must provide proof of automobile insurance.Assist with orientation and training of Endoscopy staff.Job Eligibility Requirements:Current BLS certificationMust have 1-2 years in patient medical-surgical or Endoscopy experience.Willing to obtain ACLS certification within one year of hire.Holds the following certifications without restrictions:Current North Carolina Nurse LicenseCurrent Compact State License acceptable in NCLanguage - Must be able to read and write English at high school level. Must communicate effectively. Must be able to read numbers and do basic math calculations.Transportation – Must have transportation, current NC Driver’s License without restrictions and vehicle insurance.1 Year Med Surg Experience preferred